Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie

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Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie

2014
Movie
94 min
English

When Moore Street market-trader Agnes Brown finds her livelihood under threat from a ruthless developer, she and her family embark on a campaign to save her stall, aided as only the Browns will be by a motley troop of blind trainee Ninjas, an alcoholic solicitor, and a barrister with Tourettes Syndrome.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Google Users68%
Director: Ben WheatleyGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Agnes Brown, the formidable matriarch of a Dublin family, discovers that her beloved family's business is being targeted by a nefarious property developer. When her daughter Cathy's shop is ransacked, Agnes vows to fight back and protect her family's livelihood. With the help of her eccentric children and loyal friends, Agnes embarks on a hilarious and chaotic mission to thwart the developer's plans, proving that family and a bit of Irish pluck can overcome anything.

Critical Reception

Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely found the humor to be crude, repetitive, and dated. Audiences, however, were more divided, with many fans of the television series enjoying the film's familiar comedic style and characters. Despite the critical panning, the film achieved considerable box office success, particularly in the UK and Ireland, demonstrating the strong appeal of the brand.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and catchphrases, offering little new for fans or newcomers.

  • Humor is often considered low-brow and relies on predictable gags.

  • Despite critical scorn, its dedicated fanbase ensured commercial success.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a humorous and enjoyable experience, particularly appreciating the familiar characters and comedic timing that made the TV show popular. While some critics found the humor to be basic, many viewers felt it delivered on its promise of lighthearted entertainment and provided plenty of laughs.

Fun Fact

The film was conceived as a way to capitalize on the immense popularity of the BBC sitcom "Mrs. Brown's Boys," which had won a BAFTA Award for Best Situation Comedy in 2013.

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Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

Don't know what all the fuss was about; I found it funny.

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